Proxiware proxies work with the vast majority of websites and online platforms. This article covers what to expect, how to get the best results, and what limitations exist.
Choosing the Right Proxy Type
The proxy type you use has a significant impact on success rates across different platforms:
Mobile proxies — highest success rate on aggressive targets. Best for social media platforms, ticketing sites, and anything with strong anti-bot protection.
Premium Residential proxies — excellent for most scraping, ad verification, SEO monitoring, and social media use cases.
Eco Residential proxies — good for general scraping and monitoring on less protected targets.
Datacenter proxies — fastest option, best for targets that do not aggressively block datacenter IP ranges.
Static ISP proxies — best for account management tasks requiring a consistent, fixed identity.
If you are unsure which type fits your use case, see Choosing the Right Proxy Type.
Platform-Specific Guidance
Reddit employs strict anti-bot detection. Residential or Mobile proxies are recommended. Use rotating mode for general access and sticky sessions if you need to maintain a logged-in state. Implement browser fingerprint management alongside your proxies for best results.
Facebook and Instagram
Use Premium Residential or Mobile proxies. Assign one sticky session per account and avoid sharing IPs across accounts. Limit automation frequency and add randomized delays between actions to mimic natural behavior.
TikTok
Mobile proxies perform best on TikTok due to its focus on mobile traffic patterns. Start with low activity volumes and scale gradually while monitoring for restrictions.
Google and Search Engines
Residential proxies work well for SERP scraping. Rotate IPs frequently and vary your user agents. For large-scale search scraping, Premium Residential with rotating mode is recommended.
Known Limitations
Some categories of websites cannot be reliably accessed through any proxy service:
Financial platforms — PayPal, banking sites, and payment processors employ fraud prevention systems that block proxy traffic by design.
Government portals — many block non-residential or foreign IPs entirely.
No proxy provider can guarantee access to every website. If you are unsure whether proxies will work for your specific target, contact support before purchasing and we will advise honestly.
Best Practices
Test with a smaller plan before committing to a larger purchase.
Use one IP or session per account when managing multiple accounts.
Rotate IPs regularly for scraping tasks to avoid rate limiting.
Add random delays between requests to mimic human behavior.
Use sticky sessions when your target requires maintaining a login or multi-step flow.
Keep browser fingerprints consistent per session when automating browser activity.
Need Help?
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